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How to get fromSt. Louis to Waukeeby plane, bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from St. Louis to Waukee by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Des Moines

    best
    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane STL - DSM
    5h 19m
    $182–802

  2. Drive 346.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from St. Louis to Waukeecar car 346.5 mi
    6h 55m
    $64–92

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0153S
    8h 57m
    $99–171

  4. Fly Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane plane STL - FOD
    2. Drive from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Waukeecar car
    7h 41m
    $102–494

  5. Train to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, fly to Des Moines

    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain train
    2. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane SPI - DSM
    7h 3m
    $179–679

  6. Bus via Iowa City

    1. Take the bus from Saint Louis to Iowa Citybus bus Btw 1490
    2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus bus Btw 1205 / ...
    10h 13m

Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar129Weekly Planes
Duration4h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$141Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 290.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 19m

What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Waukee, IA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Des Moines (DSM) hourly. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Des Moines once daily. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 8h 30m.

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